My hope is it will save you some time by providing one place you can go for most serial lookups. The system uses running model numbers rather than a dedicated code for year, month, and place of manufacture.F300000 = late 2009 used on LP Std'59/Std'60/Tribute modelsContinued around F310650~F311050 in spring 2012 on Tribute-Plus modelsContinued around F305000 in 2011Continued around F310000 in 2012Continued around F317000 in 2013Continued around F324000 in 2014Continued around F330000 in 2015 ---------------------------------Epiphone Japan Serial Numbers1998 - CurrentThe Yamano Gakki Epiphone Japan serial numbers from 1998 onwards are in a YMMPPP format.Y = Year of manufactureMM = Month of manufacturePPP = Production numberThe serial number letters used by the Terada and Fuji-Gen guitar factories are:J = TeradaT = Terada,F = Fuji-GenNo Letter = Fuji-GenExample: J902123 = Terada / 1999 / February / unit 123Example: T902123 = Terada / 1999 / February / unit 123Example: F902123 = Fuji-Gen / 1999 / February / unit 123Example: 902123 = Fuji-Gen / 1999 / February / unit 1231987 - 1997For Yamano Gakki Epiphone Japan semi acoustic models from 1987 to approximately 1997, the serial numbers are in a YCPPP format.They were made by Terada and usually have an Orange Epiphone label.Y = Year of manufactureC = Model codePPP = Production numberModel Codes (C)1 = NVJ2 = EMPEROR3 = RIVIERA4 = SHERATON5 = CASINO6 = Limited Edition7 = EB-28 = ES-930J9 = EMPEROR-JExample: 34123 = 1993 / SHERATON / unit 123Example: 38123 = 1993 / ES-930J / unit 1231971 - 1987The Aria Epiphone Japan models that were made by Matsumoku from the early 1970s and ending before 1987 do not have a reliable serial numbering system but can be approximately dated using their Epiphone label colors.1971-1975 - Blue label - Early models say "Union Made"1976-1979 - Tan or white "Lincolnwood" label with Norlin logo1980-1987 - Brown Label with splotched pattern, Ernie Ball Music Man (Back to top of page). For pricing, please contact your dealer or the international distributor for your country. Some places you can visit to try to decipher your Yamaha serial are:The Guitar Dater Project website:http://guitardaterproject.org/yamaha.aspxSixStringAcoustic.com:https://sixstringacoustic.com/yamaha-guitar-serial-numbers-what-can-they-tell-youMyCoolGuitars.com:http://mycoolguitars.com/mij/yamaha-guitars/yamaha-guitar-serial-numbers-dating-your-guitar/Yamaha.com (goes to the source, but a bit confusing):Acoustic/classical: http://faq.yamaha.com/us/en/article/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/ac-guitars/796/4094Electrics/archtop/basshttps://www.yamaha.com/yamahaguitars/ElectricandBassGuitarSerialNumberSystems.pdf. Here's some confusion for you. Washburn can only identify instruments via email, and with a clear digital photograph and serial number. For example, for serial number 0236758, the "02" indicates that the guitar was made in 2002; for serial number W10052743, the "10" indicates that the guitar was made in 2010.Schecter began as a parts manufacturer and eventually began making their own complete guitars, so from the late 70s to around 1998, when the Diamond Series was introduced there are a lot of guitars that don't follow the first two digits rule. How can I get a Washburn Endorsement? Made in Japan, 1986-1989:#-letter-#####. It's basically a little bump of extra wood to help prevent headstocks from snapping off the neck. Many newer EB instruments (approximately 1998 forward) have the serial number imprinted into the metal of the neck plate. Washburn guitar serial numbers are located on the back of the headstock on electric guitars and in the sound hole on acoustic guitars. I can't narrow it down beyond '94-'97.7/8+ Digits Bolt On India98xxxxxx-11xxxxxx 1998-2011 Date Coded Used on most JS series and some early X Series models.There was a time in the mid-2000's where the whole year was shown: Ex; 2006xxxxLater in the 2000's they added the NHJ09xxxxx prefix up until Indian production stopped 2011-12.2012-2017 Headstock Stickers and Neck PlateCxx12xxxxx-Cxx17xxxxx 2012-2017 Date Coded ChinaIxx12xxxxx-Ixx17xxxxx 2012-2017 Date Coded IndonesiaMxx12xxxxx-Mxx17xxxxx 2012-2017 Date Coded Mexico96xxxxx, 97xxxxx and 98xxxxx serials oftentimes don't indicate '96, '97 and '98. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. What was the V.C.C. The following serial numbers apply to all Valco-made National instruments, including lapsteels, resonators, and guitars. They are available via special order from your local Washburn dealer. Peavey (Back to top of page) Serial numbers correlate to shipping dates of US models only. And one thing to keep in mind is neck plates that say Neptune, NJ, do not always indicate a USA Kramer. The only neck-thru version of the basses were the Model 3B. Proudly Crafted by Mirr Music Limited Korea." What can you tell me about it? Moving on, the serial number's next digit indicates it was made on a Wednesday, and the final three digits that it was the 168th guitar made that week.Post-2007: Godin switched to a 12-digit serial number in late 2007, and those serial numbers give no information on production date. If you would like a printed copy of a catalog, please write us at: U.S. Music 1649 Barclay Blvd. Because Washburn does not purchase used instruments, we do not track this information and are unable to answer this type of request. Continuing with this example, the second M would stand for June. The second letter is the month; June. Proper care and maintenance details can be found here or on your warranty paperwork. Washburn only offers cases for select instruments currently in production. See the explanation for serial number 20070311301 below:20070311301 First four digits indicate the year - 200720070311301 5th & 6th digits indicate the two-digit month - 03 (March)20070311301 7th & 8th digits indicate the day - 11 (the 11th)20070311301 9th digit is a series code number - 0 for 300 or 400 Series, 1 for 500 thru Presentation Series, 2 for 200 Series, 3 for a Baby, 4 for a Big Baby, 5 for T5, 7 for Nylon Series, 8 for 100 Series, and 9 for SolidBody Series. Promotional set with Blonde Deluxe Reverb AmpNC(XXXXXX) Squier Strat Bullets (dating unclear)SE(XXXXXX) Signature Series SE8(XXXXX)='88, SE9(XXXXX)='89 SN(XXXXXX) Signature Series SN0(XXXXX)='90, SN1(XXXXX)='91, SN2(XXXXX)='92, etc. There is no serial number information or tracking capability for pre-1978 models. So if there are only four digits following the 8, it is certainly a 1978 (by 1988production would certainly have hit five-digit numbers). Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I have a vintage Washburn, (1880s-1978). Most guitar shops also have technicians on hand that are more than capable of general instrument set-up/maintenance. Later on, around mid 1987, the factory abandoned the decal on the headstock and began stamping the serial number into the last, blind fret of the fingerboard. However, we suggest you checkthis Vintage Kramer resource (http://www.vintagekramer.com/serials.htm). Some other resources: a serial number database that may help you date your Steinberger: http://www.headless-europe.eu/Files/List_confirmed.htm. By 1988, serial numbers were again being impressed into the wood of the headstock.Serial numbering sequence by decade (approximate):1970s: 7 0001 - 9 14501980s: 0 1451 - 9 241921990s: 0 24193 - 9 501552000-2014: 0 50156 - 4 56449. . Thus, "0" prefix can indicate 1990 or 2000. The last five digits are the production number of that model since the switch to the 12-digit serial format.Some other pieces of info:-- Some serials may contain an "AA" or "AAA" and likely represents a grade of wood.-- If there is an "F" in the serial number, it signifies the guitar is B-stock.-- Norman models built between 1980 and 1988 have a serial with a B prefix.-- Pre-1993 serials should be stamped on the sound hole label (acoustics), while post-1993 serials should be engraved behind the headstock. On 4-digit serials, you ignore the 3rd digit, while the fourth digit tells the year. (http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/AUTOREG/interact2.php3?registry_id=1). First two numbers in the sequence are the last two digits of the production year. To see how cookies are used, please review our. )Year / Last Serial Number1898 83481899 87161900 91281901 93101902 95281903 98101904 99881905 101201906 103291907 107271908 108831909 110181910 112031911 114131912 115651913 118211914 120471915 122091916 123901917 129881918 134501919 145121920 158481921 167581922 178391923 198911924 220081925 241161926 286891927 344351928 375681929 408431930 453171931 495891932 525901933 550841934 586791935 619471936 651761937 688651938 718661939 740611940 767341941 800131942 831071943 867241944 901491945 936231946 981581947 1034681948 1082691949 1129611950 1179611951 1227991952 1284361953 1345011954 1413451955 1473281956 1532251957 1590611958 1655761959 1710471960 1756891961 1812971962 1873841963 1933271964 1996261965 2070301966 2172151967 2300951968 2419251969 2560031970 2716331971 2942701972 3133021973 3338731974 3533871975 3718281976 3888001977 3996251978 4078001979 4199001980 4303001981 4364741982 4396271983 4461011984 4533001985 4605751986 4681751987 4762161988 4839521989 4932791990 5033091991 5124871992 5226551993 5352231994 5516961995 5704341996 5929301997 6247991998 6687961999 7240772000 7805002001 8456442002 9167592003 9787062004 10425582005 11158622006 11977992007 12680912008 13370422009 14067152010 14734612011 15557672012 16567422013 17555362014 18573992015 19721292016 2076795Notes: Solidbody electrics like the E18 model from the '70s do not conform to the above. Q: Why should I trust your serial number info? For example, 4C7768 = 400 Series Combo from 1957. Unfortunately, these guitars followed no clear numbering system and appeared on a sticker on the back of the headstock and were often lost. After that, a much more complex table from that may take you further. Much of the research online is centered around whether the Kramer in question was made in the USA, mostly because those are of much higher quality and worth some real money. If your specific model is no longer in production, Washburn will offer a currently available similar model as a replacement option. I get a buzzing/humming sound but it goes away when I touch the volume. Great! Serial number in this era will appear on the jackplate or on the bridge. See the explanation for serial number 980311301 below:980311301 First two digits indicate the year - 98 (1998)980311301 3rd & 4th digits indicate the two-digit month - 03 (March)980311301 5th & 6th digit indicate the day - 11 (the 11th)980311301 7th digit is a series code number - 0 for 300 or 400 Series, 1 for 500 through Presentation Series, 2 for 200 Series, 3 for a Baby, 4 for a Big Baby, 5 for a T5, 7 for Nylon Series, 8 for 100 Series, and 9 for SolidBody Series. Note: the misplaced 1957 serial numbers, as well as some odd four-digit serial numbers, show up in 1965-1966, during the transition to the date-coded system in mid-'66.Notes on early era: 1939 - 1945 serials will be written in pencil inside guitar body. This will tell you what series your guitar is in, and is the most important piece of information in the model number. This was a running change, and both Made in Japan and Crafted in Japan decals appear on instruments from 2007 and 2008.Made in Japan T + 6 digits 2007-2010Made in Japan U + 6 digits 2010-2011Note: A new Japanese vendor was enlisted in 2010 to help meet demand for the Geddy Lee and Marcus Miller Jazz Bass models. Also California Series serials (1997-1998) use an "AMXN" prefix followed by 6 digits, and were jointly made by Fender USA/Mexico.Made in Korea Serials (may or may not have letter prefix. This example is number 3, a Baby.20070311301 Last two digits indicate the guitar's position in that day's production sequence. If the instrument does not have a serial number, it is likely a factory prototype or sample, and it is impossible to gauge its exact age. This plate was tacked to the back of theheadstock. it may find it.) October 2013 | Full size is 1936 2592 pixels. serial numbers were on a small oblong metal plate (brass or aluminum). For instruments produced after 2010, usually the first 4 digits can indicate the year of manufacture. The three numbers at the end are the unit number. I found myself always scouring the Webto find production years for my guitars. The first number designates the production year (5 = 1955, etc).1961 - 1975First we present a simplified table that may get you in the ballpark. Generally, if a neck is out of adjustment, string buzz will be more noticeable in either the center of the neck or near the first few frets. The original Washburn brand disappeared in the 1930's. Thanks. You should find two stamped dates--one in the neck pocket and one of the butt of the neck. The third letter is the month; M=June. So if "SG" appear near the output jack, S = 1979, and G = July.The 26 letters of the alphabet indicate the year thus:Letter / YearA 1961B 1962C 1963D 1964E 1965F 1966G 1967H 1968I 1969J 1970 (or 1960)K 1971L 1972M 1973N 1974O 1975P 1976Q 1977R 1978S 1979T 1980U 1981V 1982W 1983X 1984Y 1985Z 1986Here are the letters (A-L) used to indicate the month:Letter / MonthA JanuaryB FebruaryC MarchD AprilE MayF JuneG JulyH AugustI SeptemberJ OctoberK NovemberL December 1987 - 1996Similar to the last scheme. In some cases I've merged info from 3 or 4 different sources to try andgive a more complete picture. Though serial number info is scarce on the web, I found info on two websites: jedistar.com and sixstringacoustic.com. Serial 0 1470 is a 1980 built guitar and the 1470th built. Instrument learning materials are also available where instruments are sold, and cover more care and maintenance details in depth. The third letter is an internal code for Japan. Most all serials used numbers, except for Johnny Ramone's white Sunburst, which had characters in place of numbers, and possibly a few other artist series guitars such as Rick Nielsen's Beatles guitar,and the first "sunburst" prototypes. USA Hamers usually say USA on the front of the headstock, or after 2000 may have said it on the back but would have come along with a serial number imprinted into the wood. All Washburn instruments ship from the factory with light gauge strings. Serial numbers found under a pickup may conform to an "MMYNN" scheme where MM = month, Y = last digit of year, and NN = production number. If you can't find the serial, you may also want to check the pot codes on a Danelectro/Silvertone to at least give you a rough approximation of the year of manufacture. Sorry, who is the manufacturer? Attn: Guitar Trash or Treasure. All this serial number information pertains to Hagstroms built in Sweden between 1958 and the early 80s. How can I find out the status of my order that was placed through an authorized Washburn Dealer? (Info provided from a quoted Godin company email does not give any more info on how this digit indicates year, and it seems more research is needed. You need to look at the serial number and determine if it was produced before or after 2006.All Reverends should have a serial number on the back of the headstock along with the initials of the person who set up and inspected the guitar or bass. Serials begin in 1932 with 5000 and end at 20142 during this period. A guide for the string gauges we use at the factory is below: I need general maintenance on my guitar. Briefly, for a pre-1967 3-digit serial number the first two digits are the week, while the last digit tells the year, such that serial number 210 indicates a 1960 model made in the 21st week of the year. Washburn has utilized a variety of serial number formats throughout its history. Here is a link the the ongoing discussion thread:https://www.guitarscanada.com/index.php?threads/hagstrom-serial-number.13206/page-4. The year of manufacture can be deduced from the first few numerical characters in the serial number. The second letter is the month; K=April. Washburn recommends changing strings every 3-4 months, to maintain the best tone and playability. For a complete list of our authorized Washburn dealers, please visit ourdealer locator. The initials and serials usually appear in a black sharpie or silver pen. I did read in an online forum that the company keeps a record of their instruments. The serial number format is now: "CLFYYMMnnn", where YY=last two digits of year, MM=two digit month.The G&L Tribute models have a different serial numbering scheme. How can I find out prices on new guitars? A: I own a used guitar website called StillKickinMusic.com. To more exactly figure your Godin's production date, you should know Godin's production year runs from August 1 to July of the following year. If your serial is NOT found there, don't despair. When it comes to dating a Kramer, there is little in the way of good information. Chinese made may be similar with "CM16100795," indicating a 2016 model made in China.From 1940 to approximately 1968, National/Valco (Supro, etc.) Instruments with serial numbers that have 5 or more characters are from the late 1980s-2000s. Washburn reserves the right to use or offer currently available replacement parts at the time of service request. (See our Fender Serial Number Lookup model abbreviation list to decode info on your guitar.) 1978 to 1995. The production run can narrow down the year produced but only if you have the mythical Hagstrom book that apparently Hagstrom does not allow to be reproduced. YEAR SERIAL NUMBERS1997 00001 001861998 00187 005721999 00573 011672000 01168 020112001 02012 028582002 02859 031712003 03172 035512004 03552 040612005 04062 045752006 04576 054722007 05473 085242008 08525 103272009 10328 110292010 11030 124542011 12455 139582012 13959 154842013 15485 173752014 17376 197122015 19713 227282016 22729 Rickenbacker (Back to top of page)1954 - 1960First digits are model. In 2014, Gibsonchanged it sothe FIRST TWO digits of the serial number indicate the last two digits of the year. The Oscar Schmidt Company was founded in 1871 and manufactures quality stringed instruments like ukulele's, Autoharps, guitars, banjos and mandolins. Made in Japan, 1984-1986:Letter-letter-letter-letter-###. The last USA Reverend was serial number 04942 and was produced in May 2006.
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